Americas Rugby News

Formally created in June 2015, this website's goal is to increase media exposure of the Tier 2 rugby nations, and create a hub with a focus on the stories of rugby in the Americas - North, Central and South.

Americas Weekend Guide: Pro D2 – Week 25

With just six weeks left in the Pro D2 regular season the race for promotion is approaching fever pitch. This weekend’s offerings have the bout schedule in reverse order, with the main event taking place on Thursday evening as the top two teams in the division went to battle at …

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Landajo Staying Until 2019

Martín Landajo is staying in Argentina until 2019 at least. The Jaguares and Pumas scrum-half has, today, agreed to terms with the UAR. His new three-year contract will see him at the complete disposal of Raúl Pérez for Super Rugby and Daniel Hourcade for international duties. Landajo signed with the …

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Brex headed to Benetton Treviso

Juan Ignacio Brex will take the step up from the Italian Eccellenza to the Guinness Pro 12 next season. The highly rated outside center has been one of the standout players in the Italian domestic league since joining Viadana in March of last year from home side San Cirano. He …

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Match Preview – Jaguares vs Reds

History will be made on Saturday. The Super Rugby fixture between Los Jaguares and the Reds is to be the first ever between teams from Argentina and Australia. Los Jaguares Head Coach, Raúl Pérez has opted against making wholesale changes. Despite the return of numerous players from injury and suspension Pérez …

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Team of the Week

There was precious little activity for Americas players over the weekend with a player strike knocking out two Top 14 fixtures and only a handful of matches elsewhere across the top divisions in Europe. Thankfully once again the Jaguares have stepped up in times of need with a big win …

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